The semi-sceptic; or, The common sense of religion considered |
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Page 55
... truth of this position . But if we should take the trouble to consider the numerous amusements invented among the more wealthy classes of life , which have no other object but simply the occupation of time , and the avidity with which ...
... truth of this position . But if we should take the trouble to consider the numerous amusements invented among the more wealthy classes of life , which have no other object but simply the occupation of time , and the avidity with which ...
Page 59
... a misfortune ; and he would , from his eyes having been opened to a truth which he never had expected , feel the folly as well as the injustice of his former com- plaint against the arrangements of an all - wise Being GOOD AND EVIL . 59.
... a misfortune ; and he would , from his eyes having been opened to a truth which he never had expected , feel the folly as well as the injustice of his former com- plaint against the arrangements of an all - wise Being GOOD AND EVIL . 59.
Page 65
... and its thirst after knowledge more insatiable , feel the more fully convinced of this truth . There is no one but an ignorant man , or , what is worse , F a half - informed literate , who will not confess GOOD AND EVIL , 65.
... and its thirst after knowledge more insatiable , feel the more fully convinced of this truth . There is no one but an ignorant man , or , what is worse , F a half - informed literate , who will not confess GOOD AND EVIL , 65.
Page 77
... truth , from its evident conformity to the natural feelings and common prepossessions of mankind . But , we may go farther yet , and state from Butler's incomparable essay on the analogy of religion , a still more cogent ground for our ...
... truth , from its evident conformity to the natural feelings and common prepossessions of mankind . But , we may go farther yet , and state from Butler's incomparable essay on the analogy of religion , a still more cogent ground for our ...
Page 89
... truth , but as it were to gratify a parental feeling towards his offspring . It clearly shows us how the suggestions of our nature , the internal promptings of our hearts , will work their way even through the weightiest tissue which ...
... truth , but as it were to gratify a parental feeling towards his offspring . It clearly shows us how the suggestions of our nature , the internal promptings of our hearts , will work their way even through the weightiest tissue which ...
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